As we had visited Efese before (loved it, go there when this is your 1st time!), we simply took another cab that drove us around for abour 1 hour for only E. 20,-, the driver showed us some nice viewpoints in and around town. After that we ... Read More

As we had visited Efese before (loved it, go there when this is your 1st time!), we simply took another cab that drove us around for abour 1 hour for only E. 20,-, the driver showed us some nice viewpoints in and around town. After that we stopped at the bazaar for some shopping and returned to the ship. Read Less

Booked our own tour through "Ephesus Breeze Tours". We were at the House of Mary before anyone, and had an amazing time, the guide was great. The only issue was a hard sell at the leather warehouse. Stay away from the Rossini ... Read More

Booked our own tour through "Ephesus Breeze Tours". We were at the House of Mary before anyone, and had an amazing time, the guide was great. The only issue was a hard sell at the leather warehouse. Stay away from the Rossini leather warehouse.
The carpet tour was much better. Read Less

Visited Ephesus before. Enjoyed walk round and then visited the ships. Some passengers found shop owners pushy, but I did not find this. Most were chatty and obviously trying to get a sale, but always polite and cheerful. I do enjoy ... Read More

Visited Ephesus before. Enjoyed walk round and then visited the ships. Some passengers found shop owners pushy, but I did not find this. Most were chatty and obviously trying to get a sale, but always polite and cheerful. I do enjoy bargaining and picked up a few bargains. Good that when you pay in euros you now get change in euros. Previous visits some time ago you got change in turkish currency. Read Less

Only went to Kusadasi because we had already done a 14 day tour of Turkey and been to Ephesus previously. Kusadasi shop owners are very pushy but understandably they are not in a good economic situation. We were told it has been their ... Read More

Only went to Kusadasi because we had already done a 14 day tour of Turkey and been to Ephesus previously. Kusadasi shop owners are very pushy but understandably they are not in a good economic situation. We were told it has been their worst year since the late 80's. I bought sandals in the first plaza and think I may have gotten a better deal had I looked as I found the exact same sandals in all the shops. We ate in a nice restaurant patio called 'Charlies'. We made sure we discussed exactly what we were ordering and the price first. We heard than someone else was presented with a bill a lot more than they were expecting. Could have missed this port but understand that a lot of others wanted to see Ephesus. Read Less

Our cameras couldn't stop clicking! Amazing views all around! Crowded and tiny streets everywhere to explore in main towns with lots of shopping and eating. Opa! We took a boat from the port to Oia instead of via the cable car or ... Read More

Our cameras couldn't stop clicking! Amazing views all around! Crowded and tiny streets everywhere to explore in main towns with lots of shopping and eating. Opa! We took a boat from the port to Oia instead of via the cable car or donkeys. Much faster. Wished we would have eaten at Katena's restaurant upon disembarking at Oia, but got hurried into bus up hill to complete voyage. Our Greek relatives texted us to go there since they give the best portions and you can also dangle feet or swim in sea right there. Got text too late! Read Less

The great bazar is at 5 minutes walking distance of the port and if you’re into that sort of thing, there are some great buys. Be prepared to hassle though! The first Starbucks we encountered this voyage, - and the last - we found just ... Read More

The great bazar is at 5 minutes walking distance of the port and if you’re into that sort of thing, there are some great buys. Be prepared to hassle though! The first Starbucks we encountered this voyage, - and the last - we found just at 2 minutes from the port entrance, with a wonderful terrace looking out over the harbor. And more free wifi! Read Less